October Sundays  “Hour With the Saints”

Join in conversation about men and women who have been great examples of discipleship and holiness.    Register after masses September 21 or at the parish office by receive the small booklets which are pre-reading for each week.  Cost for the series is $3.00 per person.  Sessions are from 10:30-11:30 AM in the School Library. 

October 5, 2008

Mary, Mother of Jesus
Accounts of Mary, Mother of Jesus, are found in the Gospels of Matthew, Luke, and John and in the Acts of the Apostles.  From these brief accounts, a large Marian Tradition has developed and the Church has proclaimed her Virginity and Immaculate Conception.  Reflect on Mary’s attitude, “nothing is impossible with God,” on her awareness of his presence and on her prophetic voice.

October12, 2008

John Paul II
Pope John Paul II was known as the people’s pope.  He spoke many languages and traveled the world connecting with everyday Catholics championing human rights. He was a moral leader on political-economic and social-cultural issues and met with many outcasts, even forgiving the person his would-be assassin.  Reflect on prayer, the sanctity of life and simplicity of living.

 October 19, 2008

Mother Teresa of Calcutta
Born and baptized Agnes Bojaxhiu, Agnes’s early life centered around her parish.  At age 18 she entered the convent and later taking the name, Teresa, was sent to Calcutta to teach in a girl’s Catholic High School.  Years later she experienced a call to minister to the poor.  Within time, her order became known as the Missionaries of Charity.  Reflect on listening to God in silence, on the meaning of becoming childlike, and on true peace.

October 26, 2008

Henri Nouwen
Professor, pastor, psychologist and priest, Henri was one of the most popular spiritual writers of the late twentieth century.  Born in Holland in 1932, he was ordained there and later taught at the University of Notre Dame, Yale Divinity School and at Harvard.  He eventually lived in L’Arche communities, where he served and befriended people with profound disabilities.  Reflect on patience, greed, anger and gratitude.

Journey with St. Paul

 Nine Friday sessions on Paul’s life and message will be held in the Pentecost Room from Oct. 3-Dec. 5, 2008.  A pilgrimage to St. Paul Church is included.  Register after masses on September 20-21 or attend the first session.